MOUTOA NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1160, 18 October 1913, Page 3

MOUTOA NOTES.

(Own Correspondent). FAREWEEE SOCIAE TO MR AND MRS. CARTER.

There was a large and representative gathering in the schoolhouse last night to do honour to Mr and Mrs W. Carter and family who are leaving Mouloa to take up their residence in Palmerston North. Mr Alex. Saunders occupied the chair, and voiced the regret of those present in losing the Carter familv their midst. The large muuba present testified to the esteem in which Mr and Mrs Carter were held. He also referred to the long connection of the family with the district, and wished them every prosperity in their new place! of residence. He referred to the interest Mr Carter bad always taken in matters connected with the advancement of the district and its people. Mr T. Bowe, one of the district pioneers, in a feeling speech, presented Mr and Mrs Carter with a silver ink stand, cake stand and butter cooler. He slated that the family were respected and honoured by everyone in tbe district, Mr Carter feelingly responded and thanked them for their tokens of good will. He hoped to have the pleasure of entertaining any of them il they cared to call at his home in Palmerston. The following took part in the musical programme : Misses Bowe, E. Carter, B. McDonald and Mrs Hall an 1 Messrs Fenwick jnn., Fenwick senr., Galland, Bovis, Saunders and Rees. Miss Doris Carter, of Shannon, a recent musical competition winner, delighted the audience by singing “The Catastrophe.” Miss Bessie McDonald played the accompaniments. Supper was provided by the ladies and the singing of “Auld Eang Syne” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

Ou account ot the unavoidable absence of Miss Russell fiom tbe Moutoa leaching staff, the committee has decided to appoint someone in her place in the meantime.

Owing to a serious breakdown of the gas engine at the Poplar Flaxmill, il is unlikely to start for some lime and the management is making an effort to keep the employees engaged by working night shifts at their Foxlon mills.